In Taylor Swift’s album folklore, the song “mad woman” takes on how sexism and misogyny force women to hold back their anger. I decided to tackle that subject with the same quiet ferocity in the form of an acrostic. we’re all a little mad Everyone says smile and playNice, so I flash my pearly whitesOpenContinueContinue reading “mad woman: The Folklore Chronicles”
Author Archives: Meagan Kimberly
Bi: Notes for a Bisexual Revolution Review
Disclaimer: Some links in my review for Bi: Notes for a Bisexual Revolution by Shiri Eisner are affiliate links. If you click them to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. Whether or not you make a purchase is entirely up to you. A version of this book review first appeared in The Lesbrary.ContinueContinue reading “Bi: Notes for a Bisexual Revolution Review”
The Bookworm Guide to Budgeting
The life of a bookworm is not a cheap one. Reading can be an expensive hobby. But there are ways to save money without sacrificing the joys of finding new books to add to your shelves. Libby & Hoopla Hacks You can attach more than one library card to the Libby app to access multipleContinueContinue reading “The Bookworm Guide to Budgeting”
Antarctica: The Journey of a Lifetime
In January 2024, for my 33rd birthday, I had the opportunity to go on an Antarctica expedition. I work for a luxury expedition cruise company, so that’s how I got the chance to do this once-in-a-lifetime journey. The cruise included a few other adventures along the way. Buenos Aires, Argentina It all started with aContinueContinue reading “Antarctica: The Journey of a Lifetime”
invisible string: The Folklore Chronicles
The next poem in my series for The Folklore Chronicles, a poetic journey inspired by Taylor Swift’s album, is a piece for the song “invisible string.” the clues I didn’t see I always dreamed of sharing my spoton Hollywood Beach with someone special.tell them about summer days with friendsclimbing the ramp up to the lifeguardContinueContinue reading “invisible string: The Folklore Chronicles”
Perfect on Paper Review
Disclaimer: Some links in my review for Perfect on Paper by Sophie Gonzales are affiliate links. If you click them to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. Whether or not you make a purchase is entirely up to you. A version of this book review first appeared in The Lesbrary. Summary of PerfectContinueContinue reading “Perfect on Paper Review”
Literary Towns
I wanted to highlight the literary towns I’ve found myself in on my adventures. In my last post about literary tourism, I spotlighted many of the local bookstores I’ve visited on my travels. Key West, Florida Many visitors come for the party and Spring Break vibes of the Florida Keys. But Key West holds aContinueContinue reading “Literary Towns”
Sleepy Hollow: Beyond New York City
The next journey in my Wanderlust series is from my 2023 trip to Sleepy Hollow, New York, with my mom and cousin. Walking Around Sleepy Hollow & Tarrytown Ambling about the city centers of Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown alone is a charming experience. These have such a quaint feel to them in comparison to theContinueContinue reading “Sleepy Hollow: Beyond New York City”
illicit affairs: The Folklore Chronicles
Next on my poetic journey with Taylor Swift’s folklore album is a piece I wrote for “illicit affairs.” The last poem is here. Refrain You stared at me from across the rooman arrogant smile like you knewI’d risk it all for a single time with you.And I hate that you’re right. You stare at meContinueContinue reading “illicit affairs: The Folklore Chronicles”